Honeywell designed industry-leading avionic and cockpit solutions for the newest airliner developed for the long-range market, including many products that are lighter, smaller and improve efficiencies for a lower total cost of ownership. Utilizing this engineering expertise for repair and spares management will further reduce costs for Singapore Airlines.

“Honeywell’s Integrated Service Solution reduces the need for Singapore Airlines to store, ship, track and forecast inventory,” said Mike Madsen, Honeywell Vice President of Airlines. “The airline can spend more time flying. The Honeywell solution will help Singapore Airlines reduce their maintenance costs with our strong technical support and rapid repair times.”

Singapore Airlines has ordered 19 A380s. Honeywell will provide avionics maintenance for 14 years from the first aircraft delivery.

Honeywell International is a $34 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

Based in Phoenix, Honeywell’s aerospace business is a leading global provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations.

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